Engineer - LV Power

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Key Information

Job title: Engineer  – LV Power

Salary: Circa 60k (Depending on skills & Experience

Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL, Permanent                              

Reference: SF1577

Contract details: Full Time                         

Location: Endeavour Square, Stratford

Application closing date: Friday 10th October @ 23:59

About Us

The Transport for London (TfL) Power Engineering Team plays a pivotal role in maintaining, renewing, upgrading, and extending the power systems that support London Underground, DLR, Trams, London Overground, and the Elizabeth Line.

As a DC Traction Power Engineer, you will contribute to shaping the future of TfL’s power networks. Your expertise will make a tangible impact across London by connecting communities, enabling opportunities, and supporting the city’s sustainability goals.

In this position, you will collaborate with teams across TfL to develop and implement complex engineering solutions that are delivered safely, efficiently and within cost constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake engineering design activities for DC traction power systems.
• Provide technical advice as a trusted source of engineering expertise.
• Participate in design reviews and support the construction of projects.  

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• BEng/MEng in a relevant engineering discipline, or HND with relevant work experience.
• Proven experience assessing and upgrading power systems to accommodate increased load demand using sound engineering principles.
• Experience in preparing both concept and detailed designs for power systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of power assets and their interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge of legislation, national and international standards relevant to power engineering.
• Proficiency in analysing and evaluating data using software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and structured technical reports.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer or working towards CEng status.
• Experience working on London Underground or Network Rail infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience in the design and installation of  DC traction power plant and/or Electrical Track Equipment (ETE).
• Experience of Power system modelling tools (e.g., MTS, Neplan, ERACs, ETap).
• Knowledge of DC traction protection and earthing & bonding arrangements.
• Understanding of Operations and Maintenance requirements for DC traction power systems.
• Awareness of engineering safety management and its application within the railway environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. MicroStation, AutoCAD) for production of engineering drawings.

It’s also important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy as well as your technical expertise. So come and bring your passion as an Engineer to TfL.

Application Process

Please apply using your most recent CV and answering the screening questions provided. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV 

PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images  

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 
 
Benefits  

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
 

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
   

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.